Author: Alex Maschino
When the Trump administration proposed a peace plan that would recognize Russian rule of the Crimean peninsula, the response from Kyiv was a loud and unequivocal no.Doing so would violate the nation’s Constitution, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine told reporters. It would never happen, he declared, not even in exchange for the end of the bloody war raging mostly away from the disputed territory that has been in Russian hands for more than a decade.Mr. Zelensky’s red line has a hard political reality holding it in place.Inside Ukraine, formal recognition of Russian control of Crimea would be widely viewed as…
State lawmakers across the U.S. have introduced at least 240 anti-China proposals this year, aiming to ensure public funds don’t buy Chinese technology or even T-shirts, coffee mugs and key chains for tourists. They’re also targeting sister-city relationships between American and Chinese communities. After years celebrating trade ties with China, states don’t want police to buy Chinese drones, government agencies to use Chinese apps, software or parts, or public pension systems to invest in Chinese companies. A new Kansas law covers artificial intelligence and medical equipment, while in Arkansas, the targets include sister-city ties and state and local contracts for…
When a government lies to its people, how far does the ripple effect go? And what kind of unintended consequences can come as a result? These are some of the big questions that showrunner Craig Mazin asks in his five-episode limited series Chernobyl, which originally aired on HBO in 2019 and is now available to stream on Max. If you haven’t seen this intricate, devastating look at the infamous nuclear reactor accident, its themes are more resonant today than ever before. Here’s why it should make your viewing queue this month. Craig Mazin Is a Master Storyteller You may know…
Lamine Yamal is humbled to be following in the footsteps of Lionel Messi and Neymar and inspiring children in their love of football.The 17-year-old is still in the early stages of his career but, having emerged on the global stage after helping Spain win Euro 2024 last summer, he has continued his remarkable upward trajectory with Barcelona this season.Yamal has scored 14 goals and added 22 assists with Hansi Flick’s side still chasing silverware on three fronts.🏆 Lamine Yamal is the Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year#Laureus25 pic.twitter.com/IvBkTEgvXl— Laureus (@LaureusSport) April 21, 2025Busy week ahead for Yamal and BarcelonaThey are seven…
ReutersThe pace of diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine is quickening.Talks are taking place in London between officials from the UK, Germany, France, Ukraine and the United States. Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff is heading to Moscow for his fourth meeting with President Putin.And yet there is little clarity about where these efforts are heading or whether they will be successful.Not so long ago the American plan for ending the fighting in Ukraine was clear.There would be an immediate, unconditional 30-day ceasefire followed by longer-term talks to establish a permanent settlement to the war.Ukraine agreed to this…
The American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) has promoted Nicole George-Middleton to Executive Vice President & Head of Creative Membership.Reporting to CEO Elizabeth Matthews, George-Middleton will sit on the ASCAP Senior Leadership Team and she will oversee songwriter, lyricist and composer relations at ASCAP and lead the ASCAP Creative Membership Department.Most recently, George-Middleton held the positions of Senior Vice President of Membership as well as Executive Director of The ASCAP Foundation.The exec will continue to serve as Executive Director of The ASCAP Foundation while The ASCAP Foundation begins the search for her replacement so that she can devote…
Jimmy Kimmel has another big reason to celebrate his youngest child. “Today is Billy’s 8th birthday,” Kimmel, 57, wrote via Instagram on Monday, April 21. “He is very healthy and strong thanks to the doctors, nurses, therapists, and staff at @ChildrensLA & @CedarsSinai and to those of you who have sent prayers, well wishes and donations through the years.” Minutes after he was born, Billy had to be rushed into emergency heart surgery. Months later, he had to undergo a second open-heart surgery. In May 2024, Jimmel confirmed his son underwent his third and “hopefully final” open heart surgery to…
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The company warns investors in its earnings report of the impact of tariffs have on the sector.Halliburton has reported a decline in first-quarter profit due to reduced drilling activity in North America, which weakened demand for its oilfield services and equipment. The Houston, Texas-based oil and gas giant warned on Tuesday of a second-quarter earnings impact from tariffs and lower oilfield activity in North America as producers reckon with weak oil prices, sending shares of the oilfield service provider down about 6 percent. The oilfield service sector worries United States President Donald Trump’s tariffs on imported steel and parts will…
Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for freeYour guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the worldWall Street stocks rallied and oil prices climbed on Tuesday as the US Treasury secretary said a trade war with China was “unsustainable”. Scott Bessent told investors at a conference hosted by JPMorgan that he expected the two countries would reach a deal at some point, said people familiar with his comments.He said the high tariffs the US and China have imposed on each other’s imports amounted to what were in effect trade embargoes and added the status quo was…